I have a few things that I keep as staples in my pantry for quick meals. One of these is cream of chicken soup (frequently fat free). This inexpensive, simple can ends up being extremely versatile and easy in the creation of some very different tasty, quick meals. Here are some of the combinations that I frequently use:
- Scampi: soup, garlic, lemon juice with chicken and spaghetti
- Cajun Pasta: soup, cajun seasoning (e.g. Tony Chachere’s) with chicken and penne
- Mexican Pasta: soup, rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), cheese (could melt in velveeta or sprinkle with shredded cheddar), with chicken and penne
- Yumasetta: mix soup with egg noodles, layer with ground meat and tomato soup, top with shredded cheddar and bake
- Alfredo sauce: soup, parmesan, pepper with chicken, broccoli, and/or your favorite pasta
- Enchiladas: fill corn tortillas with chicken (I like to buy rotisserie chicken from the grocery store and chop it up), top with mixture of soup, sour cream and green chilies, then sprinkle with shredded cheddar
